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“Ecological buildings” and “energy-efficient buildings” are concepts which we encounter on a daily basis and which define modern trends. The purpose of their design is to create an optimal thermal microclimate by means of heat flows that form within it or enter it. A balanced combination of heat flows creates suitable conditions for thermal comfort—a factor contributing to the quality of the internal environment of buildings. This research addresses the problem of heat distribution in construction materials based on wood and their thermal–technical properties in relation to the sustainability requirements for the thermal–technical properties of constructions and buildings. The research examines the structural parts of the external walls of modern log constructions. The objective of this work is to analyse the thermal–technical properties of the structural parts of modern log wood constructions in laboratory conditions and verify them against calculated values and values declared by manufacturers. This publication is also a contribution to the current needs in terms of the sustainability and internal environment quality of constructions in general. The publication is also a contribution to the current needs in the field of heating technology in terms of sustainability and the quality of internal environments.
Jozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská. Analysis of the Thermal–Technical Properties of Modern Log Structures. Sustainability 2021, 13, 2994 .
AMA StyleJozef Švajlenka, Mária Kozlovská. Analysis of the Thermal–Technical Properties of Modern Log Structures. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (5):2994.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská. 2021. "Analysis of the Thermal–Technical Properties of Modern Log Structures." Sustainability 13, no. 5: 2994.
In recent years, due to the rapid development of the fourth industrial revolution and new platforms of information technologies, intelligent systems have received widespread attention in many industries and have brought the potential to improve the efficiency of the construction industry. These facts led to the appearance of a new concept in construction industry called Construction 4.0. Therefore, this article seeks to explore the state of implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies in the construction industry and analyze their impact on the formation of the Construction 4.0 concept. In order to achieve the aim of this article, a literature review was conducted using the most relevant publication in this field. Moreover, authors carried out a bibliometric analysis among 195 selected research articles related to the Industry 4.0 and Construction 4.0 to identify interconnections between these concepts. The results show that Industry 4.0 has the greatest impact on productivity growth in construction and that interest in digital technologies is growing every year, but their penetration into the construction industry is currently slow and limited. The authors suggest that further research needs to be focused on future ethical issues that may arise and on synergies between Construction 4.0 technologies.
Maria Kozlovska; Daria Klosova; Zuzana Strukova. Impact of Industry 4.0 Platform on the Formation of Construction 4.0 Concept: A Literature Review. Sustainability 2021, 13, 2683 .
AMA StyleMaria Kozlovska, Daria Klosova, Zuzana Strukova. Impact of Industry 4.0 Platform on the Formation of Construction 4.0 Concept: A Literature Review. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (5):2683.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaria Kozlovska; Daria Klosova; Zuzana Strukova. 2021. "Impact of Industry 4.0 Platform on the Formation of Construction 4.0 Concept: A Literature Review." Sustainability 13, no. 5: 2683.
This study deals with small investors’ demands on thermal insulation systems when choosing the most suitable solution for a family house. By 2050, seventy percent of current buildings, including residential buildings, are still expected to be in operation. To reach carbon neutrality, it is necessary to reduce operational energy consumption and thus reduce the related cost of building operations and the cost of the life cycle of buildings. One solution is to adapt envelopes of buildings by proper insulation solutions. To choose an optimal thermal insulation system that will reduce energy consumption of building, it is necessary to consider the environmental cost of insulation materials in addition to the construction cost of the materials. The environmental cost of a material depends on the carbon footprint from the initial origin of the material. This study presents the results of a multi-criteria decision-making analysis, where five different contractors set the evaluation criteria for selection of the optimal thermal insulation system. In their decision-making, they involved the requirements of small investors. The most common requirements were selected: the construction cost, the construction time (represented by the total man-hours), the thermal conductivity coefficient, the diffusion resistance factor, and the reaction to fire. The confidences of the criteria were then determined with the help of the pairwise comparison method. This was followed by multi-criteria decision-making using the method of index coefficients, also known as the method of basic variant. The multi-criteria decision-making included thermal insulation systems based on polystyrene, mineral wool, thermal insulation plaster, and aerogels’ nanotechnology. As a result, it was concluded that, currently, in Slovakia, small investors emphasize the cost of material and the coefficient of thermal conductivity and they do not care as much about the carbon footprint of the material manufacturing, the importance of which is mentioned in this study.
Alena Tažiková; Zuzana Struková; Mária Kozlovská. The Analysis of Small Investors’ Demands on a Thermal Insulation System for a Family House: A Case Study. Sustainability 2021, 13, 2491 .
AMA StyleAlena Tažiková, Zuzana Struková, Mária Kozlovská. The Analysis of Small Investors’ Demands on a Thermal Insulation System for a Family House: A Case Study. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (5):2491.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlena Tažiková; Zuzana Struková; Mária Kozlovská. 2021. "The Analysis of Small Investors’ Demands on a Thermal Insulation System for a Family House: A Case Study." Sustainability 13, no. 5: 2491.
A balanced combination of heat flows creates suitable conditions for thermal comfort—a factor contributing to the quality of the internal environment of buildings. The presented analysis of selected thermal-technical parameters is up-to-date and suitable for verifying the parameters of building constructions. The research also applied a methodology for examining the acoustic parameters of structural parts of buildings in laboratory conditions. In this research, selected variant solutions of perimeter walls based on prefab cross laminated timber were investigated in terms of acoustic and thermal-technical properties. The variants structures were investigated in laboratory but also in model conditions. The results of the analyses show significant differences between the theoretical or declared parameters and the values measured in laboratory conditions. The deviations of experimental measurements from the calculated or declared parameters were not as significant for variant B as they were for variant A. These findings show that for these analyzed sandwich structures based on wood, it is not always possible to reliably declare calculated values of thermal-technical and acoustic parameters. It is necessary to thoroughly examine such design variants, which would contribute to the knowledge in this field of research of construction systems based on wood.
Jozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská; Miroslav Badida; Marek Moravec; Tibor Dzuro; František Vranay. Analysis of the Characteristics of External Walls of Wooden Prefab Cross Laminated Timber. Energies 2020, 13, 5974 .
AMA StyleJozef Švajlenka, Mária Kozlovská, Miroslav Badida, Marek Moravec, Tibor Dzuro, František Vranay. Analysis of the Characteristics of External Walls of Wooden Prefab Cross Laminated Timber. Energies. 2020; 13 (22):5974.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská; Miroslav Badida; Marek Moravec; Tibor Dzuro; František Vranay. 2020. "Analysis of the Characteristics of External Walls of Wooden Prefab Cross Laminated Timber." Energies 13, no. 22: 5974.
In the construction industry, it is the material production phase and the use phase of buildings’ life cycles that represent the greatest environmental burden. The presented research focused on wood constructions during their use phase. The primary objective of the research was to determine the amount of CO2 produced during the operation of specific wood constructions in connection with the energy demand for their heating. A correlation analysis of selected parameters revealed a statistically significant correlation between heating medium type and energy demand for heating (p = −0.5773) and between heating medium type and amount of CO2 produced (p = 0.4796). A more detailed analysis showed that, in terms of the average energy demand for heating, the column constructions were the most efficient among the compared construction systems, regardless of the energy standard. Similar findings were obtained for annual CO2 production in connection with the average energy demand for heating. The only difference was that the panel and log constructions exhibited almost identical parameters, which came as a surprise to some extent. The column constructions turned out to be the most efficient again, regardless of their energy standard. The analysis that focused on the heating medium type revealed statistically significant differences among the heating medium types in energy demand for heating (p < 0.0001). The constructions that used electricity for heating were the most energy-efficient. When the individual characteristics of the different heating media in relation to CO2 production were taken into account, the constructions that were heated using biomass were the least polluting. The constructions heated using electricity and gas showed a significantly greater deviation.
Jozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská. Analysis of the Energy Balance of Constructions Based on Wood during Their Use in Connection with CO2 Emissions. Energies 2020, 13, 4843 .
AMA StyleJozef Švajlenka, Mária Kozlovská. Analysis of the Energy Balance of Constructions Based on Wood during Their Use in Connection with CO2 Emissions. Energies. 2020; 13 (18):4843.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská. 2020. "Analysis of the Energy Balance of Constructions Based on Wood during Their Use in Connection with CO2 Emissions." Energies 13, no. 18: 4843.
Energy-efficient buildings, sustainable buildings, smart buildings, nearly zero-energy buildings, passive and active buildings are construction concepts widely recognised as setting the latest trends. The purpose of their design is to create an optimal thermal microclimate by means of heat flows that are either formed within it or enter into it. This research paper presents an analysis of the measurements of the density of heat flows, their spread in building constructions, all of which is examined in laboratory conditions and confronted with calculation models. The hypothesis of this research is to confirm or refute whether the computational models match the laboratory simulations in terms of thermal-technical parameters. The research uses a methodology designed for examining building constructions under virtually stable conditions. Two variants of external sandwich walls based on prefab cross laminated timber panels (variant A) and structural insulated panel (variant B) were proposed as the subject of the study. Both variants were subjected to research in laboratory conditions and computational simulations. For the sake of comparison, the calculation simulations that manufacturers of wood construction systems typically declare were also performed. The results of the analyses show significant differences between the theoretical or declared parameters and the values measured in laboratory conditions (7.5–32.6%). The deviations of the experimental measurements from the calculated or declared parameters were not as significant for variant A as they were for variant B. These findings show that for these analysed sandwich structures based on wood, it is not always possible to reliably declare calculated values of thermal-technical parameters. The publication is also a contribution to the current needs in the field of heating technology in terms of sustainability and the quality of internal environments.
Jozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská; František Vranay; Terézia Pošiváková; Miroslava Jámborová. Comparison of Laboratory and Computational Models of Selected Thermal-Technical Properties of Constructions Systems Based on Wood. Energies 2020, 13, 1 .
AMA StyleJozef Švajlenka, Mária Kozlovská, František Vranay, Terézia Pošiváková, Miroslava Jámborová. Comparison of Laboratory and Computational Models of Selected Thermal-Technical Properties of Constructions Systems Based on Wood. Energies. 2020; 13 (12):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská; František Vranay; Terézia Pošiváková; Miroslava Jámborová. 2020. "Comparison of Laboratory and Computational Models of Selected Thermal-Technical Properties of Constructions Systems Based on Wood." Energies 13, no. 12: 1.
Technological innovations are spreading in all sectors. The application of innovation to the construction industry is not straight forward, despite the importance of this sector in the development and growth of the wider economy. One of the innovative approaches to increasing the technical, technological, time, safety, quality and environmental efficiency of construction is the application of radio frequency identification (RFID) to the building sites. The aim of the paper is to point out the possibilities of using RFID technology for construction and to describe the advantages of its application. The case study was chosen as a research method. The research object was a construction of “Waste collection area” in Torysa village. Three variants of RFID technology (component types and its location) application for this particular construction site has been designed and then assessed. The cost parameters of the use of RFID technology for all variants were analysed and described benefits of its use in term of time, cost, quality, safety and environment point of view.
Marcela Spisakova; Maria Kozlovska. Application of RFID Technology on Construction Site – Case Study. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing 2020, 29 -36.
AMA StyleMarcela Spisakova, Maria Kozlovska. Application of RFID Technology on Construction Site – Case Study. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing. 2020; ():29-36.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarcela Spisakova; Maria Kozlovska. 2020. "Application of RFID Technology on Construction Site – Case Study." Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing , no. : 29-36.
Enormous development of technology over the past two centuries has been associated with a considerable drawdown of non-renewable raw materials and an increase in the amount of harmful emissions. Thus, building direction in the field of construction implies a significant implementation of sustainability. The preference for environmentally friendly technology solutions is the right way to meet the sustainability trend. The main aim of this study was to analyze and verify selected construction systems of buildings designed for agricultural primary production in terms of their environmental impacts. The supporting construction systems of the comparative design variants was designed from a variety of material bases (concrete, steel, and wood). To evaluate environmental construction systems, the LCA methodology in mode “Cradle to Gate” was used. Parameters of sustainability related to the environmental impact were analyzed. These results could be a useful tool for the evaluation and comparison to an appropriate choice of the design option for an industrial building designed for agricultural primary production in terms of environmental impact.
Jozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská; Terézia Pošiváková. Analysis of Selected Building Constructions Used in Industrial Construction in Terms of Sustainability Benefits. Sustainability 2018, 10, 4394 .
AMA StyleJozef Švajlenka, Mária Kozlovská, Terézia Pošiváková. Analysis of Selected Building Constructions Used in Industrial Construction in Terms of Sustainability Benefits. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (12):4394.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská; Terézia Pošiváková. 2018. "Analysis of Selected Building Constructions Used in Industrial Construction in Terms of Sustainability Benefits." Sustainability 10, no. 12: 4394.
Renáta Bašková; Zuzana Struková; Mária Kozlovská. AN EDUCATIONAL PROJECT TO SUPPORT BIM SKILLS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTS. EDULEARN18 Proceedings 2018, 5822 -5828.
AMA StyleRenáta Bašková, Zuzana Struková, Mária Kozlovská. AN EDUCATIONAL PROJECT TO SUPPORT BIM SKILLS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTS. EDULEARN18 Proceedings. 2018; ():5822-5828.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRenáta Bašková; Zuzana Struková; Mária Kozlovská. 2018. "AN EDUCATIONAL PROJECT TO SUPPORT BIM SKILLS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTS." EDULEARN18 Proceedings , no. : 5822-5828.
Sustainability of cities is currently a much-debated topic. The trend in Central Europe we witness nowadays is that people are going back from the impersonal and restrictive conditions of tower blocks to the more natural and relaxed conditions of family houses. New approaches to urbanization in the context of the sustainability of cities can be characterized by their use of innovative technologies and energetically efficient and ecologically acceptable construction materials. Companies have substantially responded to this trend, meeting the demand by offering a wide range of solutions. Alongside the traditional and long-established construction materials (brick, concrete), including wood, companies are introducing modern, innovative, and viable construction alternatives. Modern methods of construction (MMC), to which modern houses based on wood belong, promote the idea and application of environmentally and energetically efficient constructions. Just as the construction process itself significantly contributes to the depletion of natural resources, the production of construction materials contributes to significant environmental pollution and greenhouse emissions (particularly CO2). Sustainability assessments of construction projects increasingly involve the use of methodologies which assess sustainability criteria throughout a product’s Life-cycle. For our analysis of suburban housing clusters designed to serve as family houses, we chose an actual family house construction completed using a modern construction system based on wood. For the sake of comparing the modern construction method, we created an alternative model of a construction based on a traditional masonry construction system. The main objective of this contribution is to analyze selected variants of constructions in terms of environmental and economic sustainability characteristics, as part of a broader assessment of permanent sustainability, by applying the life-cycle assessment (LCA) and life-cycle cost (LCC) methodologies within specified assessment boundaries. A partial objective of this contribution is to point towards the ways of applying the LCA and LCC assessment methodologies, such as in the decision-making processes involved in alternative investment strategies for the construction of urban clusters in the context of sustainability.
Jozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská. Houses Based on Wood as an Ecological and Sustainable Housing Alternative—Case Study. Sustainability 2018, 10, 1502 .
AMA StyleJozef Švajlenka, Mária Kozlovská. Houses Based on Wood as an Ecological and Sustainable Housing Alternative—Case Study. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (5):1502.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská. 2018. "Houses Based on Wood as an Ecological and Sustainable Housing Alternative—Case Study." Sustainability 10, no. 5: 1502.
Recent developments in the construction industry have brought more efficient and sustainable technologies, technological procedures, and materials. An example of this are modern methods of construction, which offer larger production volumes with a higher quality and shorter procurement time. The goal of those methods is to improve construction sustainability through quality improvement, customer satisfaction, shortened construction time, and reduced environmental impact. The main goal of this research is to demonstrate, by means of theoretical assumptions, surveys, and analyses, the sustainability of modern methods of construction based on wood. The work focuses on identifying the user criteria for construction sustainability. Selected user criteria of construction sustainability are applied in a socio-economic survey whose purpose is to determine how users perceive the efficiency of selected construction systems. We evaluate certain user parameters in the context of sustainability by relying on the users of buildings (family houses) which have already been built and compare the results with declared design parameters.
Jozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská. Perception of User Criteria in the Context of Sustainability of Modern Methods of Construction Based on Wood. Sustainability 2018, 10, 116 .
AMA StyleJozef Švajlenka, Mária Kozlovská. Perception of User Criteria in the Context of Sustainability of Modern Methods of Construction Based on Wood. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (2):116.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská. 2018. "Perception of User Criteria in the Context of Sustainability of Modern Methods of Construction Based on Wood." Sustainability 10, no. 2: 116.
Ensuring hygiene and health protection is one of the basic construction requirements. Such requirements are examined when commissioning new constructions and examining defects in constructions already in use. One substantial defect is biocorrosion which represents a synergistic process with a complex variety of factors. It is caused by biochemical manifestations of various micro-organisms (micromycetes). Micromycetes producing mycotoxins therefore play an important role regarding the so-called ‘Sick Building Syndrome’ that has become a global problem nowadays. The case study presented here aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of the diagnostic methods used in assessing the presence of micromycetes in a building’s internal atmosphere and on the internal surfaces of a construction built using traditional construction methods. The methodology of comparing methods is based on their effectiveness, taking into account the identification of type and intensity of micromycetes presence in the air and on the material surfaces in the monitored areas.
Jozef Švajlenka; Maria Kozlovska; Terézia Pošiváková. Assessment and biomonitoring indoor environment of buildings. International Journal of Environmental Health Research 2017, 27, 427 -439.
AMA StyleJozef Švajlenka, Maria Kozlovska, Terézia Pošiváková. Assessment and biomonitoring indoor environment of buildings. International Journal of Environmental Health Research. 2017; 27 (5):427-439.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJozef Švajlenka; Maria Kozlovska; Terézia Pošiváková. 2017. "Assessment and biomonitoring indoor environment of buildings." International Journal of Environmental Health Research 27, no. 5: 427-439.
A range of new and innovative construction systems, currently developed, represent modern methods of construction (MMC), which has the ambition to improve the performance parameters of buildings throughout their life cycle. Regarding the implementation modern methods of construction in Slovakia, assembled buildings based on wood seem to be the most preferred construction system. In the study, presented in the paper, were searched already built and lived-in wood based family houses. The residents’ attitudes to such type of buildings in the context with declared designing and qualitative parameters of efficiency and sustainability are overlooked. The methodology of the research study is based on the socio-economic survey carried out during the years 2015 - 2017 within the Slovak Republic. Due to the large extent of data collected through questionnaire, only selected parts of the survey results are evaluated and discussed in the paper. This paper is aimed at evaluating the quality of buildings expressed in a view of users of existing wooden buildings. Research indicates some defects, which can be eliminated in the next production process. Research indicates, that some defects occur, so the production process quality should be improved in the future development.
Jozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská. Monitoring the Error Rate of Modern Methods of Construction Based on Wood. Selected Scientific Papers - Journal of Civil Engineering 2017, 12, 65 -74.
AMA StyleJozef Švajlenka, Mária Kozlovská. Monitoring the Error Rate of Modern Methods of Construction Based on Wood. Selected Scientific Papers - Journal of Civil Engineering. 2017; 12 (1):65-74.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská. 2017. "Monitoring the Error Rate of Modern Methods of Construction Based on Wood." Selected Scientific Papers - Journal of Civil Engineering 12, no. 1: 65-74.
We can observe significant potential of information and communication technologies (ICT) in interior designing field, by development of software and hardware virtual reality tools. Using ICT tools offer realistic perception of proposal in its initial idea (the study). A group of real-time visualization, supported by hardware tools like Oculus Rift HTC Vive, provides free walkthrough and movement in virtual interior with the possibility of virtual designing. By improving of ICT software tools for designing in virtual reality we can achieve still more realistic virtual environment. The contribution presented proposal of an innovative approach of interior designing in virtual reality, using the latest software and hardware ICT virtual reality technologies
Pavol Kaleja; Mária Kozlovská. Virtual Reality as Innovative Approach to the Interior Designing. Selected Scientific Papers - Journal of Civil Engineering 2017, 12, 109 -116.
AMA StylePavol Kaleja, Mária Kozlovská. Virtual Reality as Innovative Approach to the Interior Designing. Selected Scientific Papers - Journal of Civil Engineering. 2017; 12 (1):109-116.
Chicago/Turabian StylePavol Kaleja; Mária Kozlovská. 2017. "Virtual Reality as Innovative Approach to the Interior Designing." Selected Scientific Papers - Journal of Civil Engineering 12, no. 1: 109-116.
Global developments in construction give sustainability a crucial role in overall healthy functioning of society as well as the whole environment. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) represent a response to the sustainability trend, since they bring faster construction and better environmental, energy and economic parameters. The aim of this article is to analyse and evaluate the benefits of MMC in the form of Prefabricated Panel Wood Construction (PWC). With the aid of a case study, certain environmental and economic parameters of PWC on the one hand and traditional Masonry Construction (MC) from ceramic bricks on the other hand will be studied and compared. The environmental evaluation of building material composition was conducted by means of the ‘Cradle to Gate’ model within the LCA method. The parameters in question will be studied in terms of embodied energy, global warming potential and acidification potential. The economic parameters to be analysed include construction time, construction costs and particularly the environmental burden caused by transport of materials to the building site. The submitted experimental study and its results should help break barriers sustained by traditional technologies and point towards healthier and more environmentally friendly alternatives in construction processes.
Jozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská. Modern method of construction based on wood in the context of sustainability. Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems 2017, 34, 127 -143.
AMA StyleJozef Švajlenka, Mária Kozlovská. Modern method of construction based on wood in the context of sustainability. Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems. 2017; 34 (2):127-143.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJozef Švajlenka; Mária Kozlovská. 2017. "Modern method of construction based on wood in the context of sustainability." Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems 34, no. 2: 127-143.
The construction industry is a major consumer of material and energy resources. Global developments in construction give sustainability a crucial role in overall healthy functioning of society as well as the whole environment. Modern methods of construction represent a response to the sustainability trend, since they bring faster construction and better environmental, energy and economic parameters. The aim of this article is to analyse and evaluate the benefits of modern methods of construction in the form of prefabricated panel wood construction (PWC). With the aid of a case study, certain environmental and economic parameters of PWC on the one hand and traditional masonry construction from ceramic bricks on the other hand will be studied and compared. The environmental evaluation of building material composition was conducted by means of the ‘Cradle to Gate’ model within the LCA method. The parameters in question will be studied in terms of embodied energy, global warming potential and acidification potential. The economic parameters to be analysed include construction time, construction costs and particularly the environmental burden caused by transport of materials to the building site. The submitted experimental study and its results should help break barriers sustained by traditional technologies and point towards healthier and more environmentally friendly alternatives in construction processes.
J. Švajlenka; M. Kozlovská; M. Spišáková. The benefits of modern method of construction based on wood in the context of sustainability. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 2017, 14, 1591 -1602.
AMA StyleJ. Švajlenka, M. Kozlovská, M. Spišáková. The benefits of modern method of construction based on wood in the context of sustainability. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 2017; 14 (8):1591-1602.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJ. Švajlenka; M. Kozlovská; M. Spišáková. 2017. "The benefits of modern method of construction based on wood in the context of sustainability." International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 14, no. 8: 1591-1602.
Nowadays, high-performance concrete (HPC) and ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) are ranked among advanced concrete technologies. The application of the mentioned advanced technologies may have potential to improve the construction efficiency from several points of view. For instance, reducing of construction time and construction material, construction quality improving, environmental impact minimizing, and increasing of both durability and lifetime of structures as well as reducing of total construction costs may be obtained. Particular advanced concrete technologies are described and the possibilities of their utilization in both monolithic structures and precast units are presented in the article. The main benefits of modern methods of construction (MMC) based on advanced concrete technologies application in precast elements production are presented. Regarding the selected aspects of construction efficiency assessment, a comparison of conventional and advanced concrete technologies that are applied in monolithic structures and precast units is made. The results of this comparison, estimated in semantic differential scale, are presented in the article. By the results of the comparison, the significance of applying the advanced concrete technologies in modern methods of concrete structures production is demonstrated in order to improve construction efficiency.
Matej Špak; Maria Kozlovska; Zuzana Struková; Renáta Bašková. Comparison of Conventional and Advanced Concrete Technologies in terms of Construction Efficiency. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering 2016, 2016, 1 -6.
AMA StyleMatej Špak, Maria Kozlovska, Zuzana Struková, Renáta Bašková. Comparison of Conventional and Advanced Concrete Technologies in terms of Construction Efficiency. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2016; 2016 ():1-6.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMatej Špak; Maria Kozlovska; Zuzana Struková; Renáta Bašková. 2016. "Comparison of Conventional and Advanced Concrete Technologies in terms of Construction Efficiency." Advances in Materials Science and Engineering 2016, no. : 1-6.
P Mesároš; J Talian; Maria Kozlovska; Mohamad Ali; Peter Platko. Semi-automated budgeting of structures included in modern methods of construction based on 3D model. Safety and Reliability – Theory and Applications 2016, 561 -566.
AMA StyleP Mesároš, J Talian, Maria Kozlovska, Mohamad Ali, Peter Platko. Semi-automated budgeting of structures included in modern methods of construction based on 3D model. Safety and Reliability – Theory and Applications. 2016; ():561-566.
Chicago/Turabian StyleP Mesároš; J Talian; Maria Kozlovska; Mohamad Ali; Peter Platko. 2016. "Semi-automated budgeting of structures included in modern methods of construction based on 3D model." Safety and Reliability – Theory and Applications , no. : 561-566.
Maria Kozlovska; Daniela Mackova; Marcela Spisakova; Mohamad Ali; Peter Platko. Knowledge database of modern methods of construction. Safety and Reliability – Theory and Applications 2016, 1 .
AMA StyleMaria Kozlovska, Daniela Mackova, Marcela Spisakova, Mohamad Ali, Peter Platko. Knowledge database of modern methods of construction. Safety and Reliability – Theory and Applications. 2016; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaria Kozlovska; Daniela Mackova; Marcela Spisakova; Mohamad Ali; Peter Platko. 2016. "Knowledge database of modern methods of construction." Safety and Reliability – Theory and Applications , no. : 1.
Currently, we are witnessing the significant impact of industrial activity on the environment. A recent study shows that construction is the third largest industry sector in terms of environmental pollution. One option to reduce these negative effects is environmental assessment of buildings, as well as the used building materials. One of the most comprehensive environmental assessment methods is LCA (Life Cycle Assessment), which includes the assessment of impacts within mode ”Cradle-to-gate” which is focused on assessment of a partial product life cycle from resource extraction (cradle) to the factory gate (i.e., before it is transported to the consumer). The aim of this paper is a comparison of the environmental impact of selected material variants applied within modern methods of construction. The comparison will be processed through the results of the case study containing three material variants of family houses construction in term of three selected parameters - embodied energy, global warming potential and acidification potential.
Daniela Mackova; Marcela Spisakova; Mária Kozlovská; Jozef Svajlenka. Environmental Assessment of Buildings Constructed by Modern Methods of Construction. Applied Mechanics and Materials 2016, 861, 601 -608.
AMA StyleDaniela Mackova, Marcela Spisakova, Mária Kozlovská, Jozef Svajlenka. Environmental Assessment of Buildings Constructed by Modern Methods of Construction. Applied Mechanics and Materials. 2016; 861 ():601-608.
Chicago/Turabian StyleDaniela Mackova; Marcela Spisakova; Mária Kozlovská; Jozef Svajlenka. 2016. "Environmental Assessment of Buildings Constructed by Modern Methods of Construction." Applied Mechanics and Materials 861, no. : 601-608.